Studio Meda’s versatile winning design includes horizontal railings for better parking support as well as optional storage lockers. The architects also stated that the design utilizes a “flexible kit of parts” that can be tailored to the unique requirements of a specific building site. These building components were created with easy transportation and construction in mind, and they are lightweight and can be easily disassembled for future re-use.

Despite stiff competition from the other shortlisted architects, the versatility and streamlined aesthetic of Studio Meda’s design made it a clear winner for the up and coming London district. The first prototype should be completed this May, and we look forward to seeing its implementation for bicycle commuters in Bankside.